Firewall Service

A firewall is a set of related programs located at a network gateway server that protect a private network's resources from outside network users. Basically, a firewall examines each network packet to determine whether to forward it toward its destination.

Firewalls represent one component of a strategy to combat malicious activities and assaults on computing resources and network-accessible information. Other components include antivirus software and intrusion detection software.

Cost

There is a one-time initial consulting and implementation charge, plus firewall hardware and annual maintenance. Contact User Services for detailed cost information.

Ordering

Authorized departmental work order contacts can submit an order online via the CONDUITS Online Order Form with the following information:

• Contact name and phone number
• Department
• Location of servers to go behind the firewall
• Number of servers to go behind the firewall
• IP addresses of servers to go behind firewall
• CUFS account to fund the one-time and recurring charges

A network engineer from NUIT will contact the department to discuss and evaluate specific firewall needs. For questions about ordering this service, call User Services at 847-467-5560.

• Personal Firewall Software
• Firewall Strategies (pdf)

NUIT User Services
847-467-5560
it-services@northwestern.edu